“To have fun and be challenged” - First Year Students’ English Learning Expectations
“To have fun and be challenged” - First Year Students’ English Learning Expectations

Summary/Abstract: In our modern world marketisation has become obvious in every field and language teaching is not an exception either. Therefore, studying students’ expectations regarding learning English is worth a try. Te paper presents a qualitative approach to language learners’ expectations while offering a link with the language learners’ beliefs and motivations as well. In second language learning process student expectations may be based on previous language learning experiences and future goals and needs. Expectations not met may affect student motivation, performance, and their language learning experience. Therefore, in order to meet the needs and parameters of second language learning, variables need to be included which may be instrumental in shaping expectations and a range of outcomes of disconfirmation. By analyzing the answers of the 64 participants 19 clearly defined, distinct expectations were differentiated. These expectations are based on formal learning behaviour, on interpretations of prior repetitive experiences, as well as on interactions and on emotional needs and individual differences.

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